Yes. There is a linux lab. I haven't had any prof's require anything that couldn't be done on linux...Math department mostly uses scientific linux or ubuntu...CS and CE like their unix (particularly gcc) and actually force the windows people to use cygwin ( losers:-p ). I think the only problem you might have is if they required a windows only CADD program or journalism which might force people to have all of their expensive software toys...
Our university has a computer lab in almost every major section (engineering building, library and even the music library...etc.) and having access to that is one of the nicest things when moving about campus. I am on linux and it is nice to be able to use OS X, xp, vista (or not...) and different flavors of linux whenever and wherever i want. Additionally, all of the software specific to these operating systems and locations is accessible without me having to run a VM and pirate everything... Additionally, If I have a long day I don't want to rely on my battery and many times just dont want to carry my computer all around especially considering I don't have a solid state drive. It is understandable that universities don't want to operate computer labs for cost and energy consumption but I can't stress enough how much I have valued them so far in my college experience.
I was just wondering how they make money? Is it just from support? or Merchandise (ha)? or sales (does anyone really pay for a free operating system...I know I at one point saw an ubuntu cd for sale at circuit city or best buy or something, but really...)
Tell your tech man/woman that a netbook ($200-$300 regular retail, should be cheaper for mass purchase) would be more than adequate for everything that a student needs to do...macbook's are dam expensive and dont offer a whole lot educatioanlly that a netbook cant do. Why have your tax payers pay for an operating system??? ubuntu (or one of the various builds)/fedora/even open solaris, has everything a student could need and if they need more then they should just get their own. Open office is good enough for almost anything a student would need in an office suite for middle and high school. Also, why bother to lock it down more than your district or whoever requires. I am a sophomore in college and while in highschool we had a laptop set for many classes and with some know-how any site is available. But we couldn't take them home...like someone said previously, wiping a drive is pretty simple...live cd, usb stick. I hope that your techy has a clue...
While I'm glad that GM is finally starting to sound like they actually believe in electric vehicles, I still don't understand why they have been so slow (considering they made a better car already[ev1]) to get there. In 1996 they came out with the ev1 which with panasonic batteries (old school lead acid) could get up to 100 miles per charge, could reach 80mph and could perform better and better as new battery technology came out. while 40 miles per charge isn't terrible, it just isn't that ground breaking. The backup engine is nice but quick charge technology is just as useful (like the tesla uses). The car is too big for a commuter vehicle and the range on electric is barely adequate for commuting. They need a smaller 2 seater for commuters, one that will get more distance and could even be sporty. I understand that money/big oil/greed killed ev1 and it won't come back, but something similar seems like a smart investment...
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Yes. There is a linux lab. I haven't had any prof's require anything that couldn't be done on linux...Math department mostly uses scientific linux or ubuntu...CS and CE like their unix (particularly gcc) and actually force the windows people to use cygwin ( losers :-p ). I think the only problem you might have is if they required a windows only CADD program or journalism which might force people to have all of their expensive software toys...
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Our university has a computer lab in almost every major section (engineering building, library and even the music library...etc.) and having access to that is one of the nicest things when moving about campus. I am on linux and it is nice to be able to use OS X, xp, vista (or not...) and different flavors of linux whenever and wherever i want. Additionally, all of the software specific to these operating systems and locations is accessible without me having to run a VM and pirate everything... Additionally, If I have a long day I don't want to rely on my battery and many times just dont want to carry my computer all around especially considering I don't have a solid state drive. It is understandable that universities don't want to operate computer labs for cost and energy consumption but I can't stress enough how much I have valued them so far in my college experience.
I was just wondering how they make money? Is it just from support? or Merchandise (ha)? or sales (does anyone really pay for a free operating system...I know I at one point saw an ubuntu cd for sale at circuit city or best buy or something, but really...)
Tell your tech man/woman that a netbook ($200-$300 regular retail, should be cheaper for mass purchase) would be more than adequate for everything that a student needs to do...macbook's are dam expensive and dont offer a whole lot educatioanlly that a netbook cant do. Why have your tax payers pay for an operating system??? ubuntu (or one of the various builds)/fedora/even open solaris, has everything a student could need and if they need more then they should just get their own. Open office is good enough for almost anything a student would need in an office suite for middle and high school. Also, why bother to lock it down more than your district or whoever requires. I am a sophomore in college and while in highschool we had a laptop set for many classes and with some know-how any site is available. But we couldn't take them home...like someone said previously, wiping a drive is pretty simple...live cd, usb stick. I hope that your techy has a clue...
While I'm glad that GM is finally starting to sound like they actually believe in electric vehicles, I still don't understand why they have been so slow (considering they made a better car already[ev1]) to get there. In 1996 they came out with the ev1 which with panasonic batteries (old school lead acid) could get up to 100 miles per charge, could reach 80mph and could perform better and better as new battery technology came out. while 40 miles per charge isn't terrible, it just isn't that ground breaking. The backup engine is nice but quick charge technology is just as useful (like the tesla uses). The car is too big for a commuter vehicle and the range on electric is barely adequate for commuting. They need a smaller 2 seater for commuters, one that will get more distance and could even be sporty. I understand that money/big oil/greed killed ev1 and it won't come back, but something similar seems like a smart investment...